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State seeks contractor for diesel power upgrades in four Y-K villages

Alaska is soliciting bids for diesel generator and electrical system upgrades in power plants serving four remote Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta villages.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News4d ago2 min readAlaska
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Alaska PT/OT Board Schedules Emergency Meeting for May 22

The Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy has called an emergency meeting for May 22 without disclosing the urgent issue requiring immediate action.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska
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Alaska marijuana testing group meets June 11 to review lab standards

Alaska's marijuana testing working group will meet June 11 to review laboratory standards that could affect compliance requirements for all state cannabis licensees.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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State seeks public comment on Sterling sewage disposal permit

The state is accepting public comments through June 15 on a permit application for a sewage solids disposal facility in Sterling that would handle dewatered septage from a treatment plant on the same property.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min readSterling, Alaska
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State may join contract for electrical and security equipment

The state is considering joining a national contract for electrical, lighting, data communications and security equipment, with public comments due May 22, 2025.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska
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State seeks contractor for Vine Road reconstruction in Wasilla

The state is seeking a contractor to handle property work for the Vine Road reconstruction project in Wasilla, with proposals due May 28.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min readWasilla
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State seeks public comment on fiber optic cable from Juneau to Cordova

The state is seeking public input on a proposed easement for a subsea fiber optic cable that would connect Juneau to Cordova and four other Southeast Alaska communities.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min readSoutheast Alaska
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State seeks proposals for mental health assistive technology program

The Alaska Department of Health is accepting proposals until June 5 for organizations to provide mental health assistive technology services statewide from 2027 through 2029.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska
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Alaska Aerospace seeks contractor for launch tower corrosion study

Alaska Aerospace Corporation is requesting proposals for a corrosion study of its Kodiak launch tower to assess structural condition and plan future maintenance.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min readPacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska, Kodiak, Alaska
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Fairbanks Borough mails 2026 property assessment notices

The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assessing Department sent annual property assessment notices to all property owners at the end of January, showing current and previous year values that may increase based on neighborhood sales prices.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min readFairbanks North Star Borough
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Cover image for article: Fairbanks Borough mails 2026 property assessment notices

State renews Arcticom communications site lease near Tanaina

The state has renewed Arcticom's 10-year lease for a communications site in the Talkeetna Mountains near Tanaina.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min readTanaina, Alaska
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State Broadband Advisory Board to Meet June 8 via Teleconference

The Statewide Broadband Advisory Board will hold a public teleconference meeting on June 8 to conduct regular business.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska
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Alaska Legislature Staff Debate AI Use for Official Records

Legislative staff discussed concerns about unauthorized AI use for meeting minutes and public data scraping, while working to incorporate AI tools into official planning without compromising accuracy standards.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago2 min readJuneau, Alaska
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Cover image for article: Alaska Legislature Staff Debate AI Use for Official Records

Fairbanks transportation committee to score community grant applications May 7

A Fairbanks transportation planning committee will meet May 7 to score applications for a new community grant program and recommend funding awards.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2w ago1 min readFairbanks, AK
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State seeks engineer to review Alaska broadband grant projects

The Alaska Broadband Office is seeking a professional engineer to verify broadband grant recipients are meeting their network construction commitments, with proposals due May 22, 2026.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska
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Alaska Industrial Development Authority Board Meeting April 10 in Ketchikan

Alaska's industrial development authority will hold a public board meeting in Ketchikan on April 10, 2026.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago1 min readKetchikan, Alaska
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Fairbanks transportation board to discuss Chena Lakes road project May 8

The Fairbanks transportation planning board will meet May 8 to discuss a road construction cost increase and grant awards, with options to attend in person or online.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min read100 Cushman Street, Suite 215, Fairbanks, Alaska
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State seeks contractor to run Alaska Tobacco Quit Line

The Alaska Department of Health is soliciting proposals to operate the statewide tobacco quit line that helps residents stop using tobacco and nicotine products.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska
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Alaska Board of Nursing to meet May 6-8 via Zoom

The Alaska Board of Nursing will hold its regular three-day meeting May 6-8 via Zoom to conduct routine licensing and regulatory business.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska
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State seeks bids for online training services, proposals due April 28

Alaska is seeking contractors to provide online training services for state employees, with bids due April 28.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska
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State seeks bids for dust control materials at two rural airports

The state transportation department is accepting bids until May 7 for dust control materials to be delivered to airports in Chignik Lake and Karluk.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News3w ago1 min readChignik Lake, Karluk, Southcoast Region, Alaska
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State seeks public comment on cybersecurity contract through May 4

The Alaska State Legislature is accepting public comments through May 4 on a contract for cybersecurity assessments of state computer systems.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska
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State seeks software vendor for opioid treatment data reporting

Alaska's Department of Health is soliciting bids for cloud software to automate opioid treatment data collection and federal reporting for State Opioid Response grantees.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska
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State seeks engineering firm to fix leaky roof at Creamer's Field bunkhouse

Alaska is seeking an engineering firm to design roof repairs for a leaky historic bunkhouse at Creamer's Field used by Fish and Game offices.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago1 min readFairbanks
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State seeks bids for boiler room upgrade in Anchorage

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is accepting bids through May 23 for a boiler room upgrade project in Anchorage.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2w ago1 min readAnchorage
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State seeks contractor for education materials design and writing

The Alaska Department of Education is seeking a contractor to provide graphic design and content writing services for department communications, with proposals due May 12.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska
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Fairbanks transportation planners to review Chena Riverwalk, road projects

The Fairbanks transportation planning committee will review road safety projects and the Chena Riverwalk expansion at a public meeting May 6.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2w ago1 min readFairbanks, AK
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State seeks bids for gravel delivery to Chignik Lake and Karluk

The state transportation department is soliciting bids for gravel delivery to two Alaska Peninsula communities, with a May 5 deadline.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News3w ago1 min readChignik Lake and Karluk, Alaska
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State seeks public comment on Hatcher Pass water line easement

The state is seeking public input on a proposed 25-year easement for a residential water line near Hatcher Pass, with comments due June 1.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2w ago1 min readHatcher Pass
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State seeks engineering proposals for Denali campground water system

Alaska Division of Parks seeks engineering firms to design a water system for K'esugi Ken Campground in Denali State Park, with proposals due May 21, 2026.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2w ago1 min readK'esugi Ken Campground, Denali State Park, Trapper Creek, Alaska
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Sourcewell seeks vendors for law enforcement equipment contract

A Minnesota government purchasing cooperative is seeking vendors to supply law enforcement equipment to public agencies across North America through a cooperative contract.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska
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State Opens Applications for Snowtrail Grooming Grants May 19

Alaska DOT&PF will accept applications for snowtrail grooming grants from May 19 through June 5, offering up to 90 percent reimbursement for eligible costs.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska
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Alaska seeking bids for mainframe software licenses, deadline April 30

Alaska is soliciting bids for mainframe software licenses with a deadline of April 30, 2026.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska
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State seeks utility pole suppliers through cooperative purchasing program

Alaska is participating in a cooperative purchasing program to contract utility pole suppliers for government agencies statewide.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska
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State Cannabis Testing Group to Meet May 6 via Zoom

Alaska's marijuana testing oversight group will meet virtually on May 6 to discuss laboratory standards for cannabis products.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska
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Alaska Legislature to award marketing contract to Anchorage firm

The Alaska Legislature plans to award a statewide marketing and media services contract, with public comment accepted through May 1.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska
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State approves sewer pipe replacement in West Anchorage neighborhood

Alaska environmental regulators approved a West Anchorage sewer pipe replacement project without requiring additional environmental review.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News3w ago1 min readAnchorage, Alaska
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Fairbanks transportation planners to review 2027 road projects April 30

Fairbanks transportation planners will meet April 30 to develop a list of federally funded road and transportation projects for 2027.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News3w ago1 min readFairbanks, Alaska
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State to Reissue Easement for Undersea Fiber Optic Cable to Whittier, Valdez, Juneau

The state Department of Natural Resources is reissuing an easement for a 355-mile undersea fiber optic cable connecting three Alaska communities to international waters.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska
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State seeks vendors for outsourced payroll processing services

Alaska's Department of Administration is seeking information from vendors about outsourcing state employee payroll processing services.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News4w ago1 min readStatewide
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An excavator with a drilling attachment is used by construction workers to install metal posts in the snow-covered ground in Kipnuk, Alaska. Blue buildings and a large communication tower are visible in the background, indicating ongoing infrastructure development by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.

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A person in bright orange winter gear kneels in a vast, snow-covered landscape, carefully placing a node into the ground. Behind them, a large blue tracked vehicle, equipped with various supplies, is parked under a clear blue sky.

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Two women in face masks and outdoor gear stand in a grassy field with a GPS surveying tripod between them, backed by a dense forest and a blue sky with clouds. An orange windsock is visible in the distance, suggesting an airfield.

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An excavator with a drilling attachment is used by construction workers to install metal posts in the snow-covered ground in Kipnuk, Alaska. Blue buildings and a large communication tower are visible in the background, indicating ongoing infrastructure development by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.

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A person in bright orange winter gear kneels in a vast, snow-covered landscape, carefully placing a node into the ground. Behind them, a large blue tracked vehicle, equipped with various supplies, is parked under a clear blue sky.

Alaska News

Two women in face masks and outdoor gear stand in a grassy field with a GPS surveying tripod between them, backed by a dense forest and a blue sky with clouds. An orange windsock is visible in the distance, suggesting an airfield.

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